Aircraft Carriers Intensive PIX!!

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INS Vikramaditya, in its final stages of retrofit.

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 22, 2012) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Charlene Logsdon, assigned to the Air Department's V-2 Division, hands out free water bottles to Sailors to reduce waste during an Earth Day celebration on the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Apprentice Andrew K. Haller/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 20, 2012) Sailors play basketball in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mason D. Campbell/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 21, 2012) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Eric Mercier, assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, maintains a safety perimeter around spinning propellers as an E-2C Hawkeye prepares to taxi on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 21, 2012) Sailors assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 prepare an E-2C Hawkeye for flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 20, 2012) Navy Counselor 1st Class Amy Bileck plays a traditional Jewish hymn during a Holocaust Observance Ceremony hosted by the American Heritage Observance Committee in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dean M. Cates/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 22, 2012) Logistics Specialist Seaman Denise Roman reviews inventory aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Read Castillo/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 20, 2012) An aviation boatswain's mate stands by as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua E. Walters/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 20, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate Emily Leeper, assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, performs maintenance on an aircraft engine in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

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PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (April 25, 2012) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) prepares to moor at Port Everglades. Wasp, along with four other U.S. Navy ships and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter are scheduled to participate in the Fleet Week Port Everglades 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2012) Marine troubleshooter signals safety to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the Sharpshooters of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is in the Pacific Ocean conducting fleet replacement squadrons carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 23, 2012) Sailors sand angle irons in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maria Rachel D. Melchor/Released)

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NEW ORLEANS (April 23, 2012) Hospital Corpsman Justin Bell, left, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brian Ordille man the rails aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while departing New Orleans after a six-day port visit for Navy Week New Orleans, the kick-off of the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. Nine ships from six nations hosted visits by more than 110,000 people at their berths along the east bank of the Mississippi River. The celebration of the sea services honored the men and women of the military through public events and recognition and also provided an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of surface platforms, equipment and the skills of the men and women serving aboard. The commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 is a salute to all Sailors and Marines who fought in that conflict, who have served in our nations's conflicts since then, and who are defending freedom around the world today. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Betsy Knapper/Released)

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 27, 2012) Sailors conduct a firefighting drill on a simulated aircraft aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a general quarters drill. George Washington is in Yokosuka, Japan and making preparations to return to sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marcos Vazquez/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (April 29, 2012) Senior Chief Operations Specialist Kenny Debnam is saluted by the chief's mess as he is "bonged off" the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Debnam is transferring to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Essex is preparing to return to San Diego, having spent the past 12 years forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 28, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Sean C. Miller maneuvers ordnance in an ammunition magazine during preparations for an ordnance off-load aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Read Castillo/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 30, 2012) Seaman Jessica E. Morris prepares to rig an ordnance pallet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during an ordnance transfer with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Read Castillo/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 30, 2012) Seaman Jessica E. Morris prepares to rig an ordnance pallet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) during an ordnance transfer with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Read Castillo/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 29, 2012) Sailors attach ordnance to an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 5 during an ordnance transfer from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Read Castillo/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 30, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dwayne Foster, assigned to the air department aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 onto an aircraft catapult. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dean M. Cates/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 27, 2012) Interior Communications Electrician Fireman Rina Morales, left, receives instruction from Master-at-Arms 2nd Class James D. Johnson during a security reaction force-basic training course aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Read Castillo/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 27, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (March 20, 2012) F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 fly in formation above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Will Harris/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 27, 2012) Sailors prepare to move aircraft from an aircraft elevator into the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rob Rupp/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 27, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Nakisha Bowers cleans the catapult trough on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class A.J. Jones/Released)

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From the Chinese Military Photos thread

2012.04.30 Morning mist, the carrier finished 6th sea trial and returned the DaLian port:

scanned pic from 《舰船知识》magazine

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ARABIAN SEA (April 30, 2012) A plane captain signals to the pilot of an F/A-18C assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 during pre-flight checks on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 1, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Steven P. Lilly and Lt. Kent Davis direct an MV-22 Osprey landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kasey Krall/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 1, 2012) Quatermaster 3rd Class Courtney Hursey plots the ship's course on the bridge aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman K. Ashley Lawrence/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 30, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 remove ordnance from an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (May 1, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Andre Payne, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, carries tie-down chains to an aircraft on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of resonsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash. (April 27, 2012) Sailors and government contractors turn hand cranks to raise a steam-powered catapult chamber from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The catapult is being refurbished in order to maintain operational effectiveness. Ronald Reagan is homeported in Bremerton, Wash., while undergoing a docked planned incremental availability maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 1, 2012) Aircraft taxi on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in preparation of flight operations. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 1, 2012) Shooters on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) give the signal to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class A.J. Jones/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 1, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 1, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class A.J. Jones/Released)

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From the Chinese Military Photos thread

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I'm very happy with this name. Very traditional. I'd like to see the name USS Fallujah on the next LHA.

Secretary of the Navy Announces LHA 7 Will Be Named USS Tripoli


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WASHINGTON (May 4, 2012) An artist rendering of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7). (U.S. Navy photo illustration/Released)

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced May 4 the selection of USS Tripoli as the name for the Navy's next large-deck amphibious assault ship (LHA 7).

The USS Tripoli will be the third ship to bear the name Tripoli. The name commemorates the capture of Derna in 1805 by a small force of U.S. Marines and approximately 370 soldiers from 11 other nationalities. The battle, later memorialized in the Marines' Hymn with the line "to the shores of Tripoli", brought about a successful conclusion to the combined operations of the First Barbary War. The first USS Tripoli, an escort carrier, fought in the battle of the Atlantic during World War II. The second, an amphibious assault ship, earned nine battle stars, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, and a Navy Unit Commendation for service in Vietnam.

"USS Tripoli and the proud heritage the name represents will be an inspiration for generations of sailors and Marines who serve aboard and those who come in contact with her, reminding all the freedoms our Navy protects are as vital today as they were centuries ago," Mabus said.

Like the future USS America (LHA 6), LHA 7 has an increased aviation capacity to include an enlarged hangar deck, realignment and expansion of the aviation maintenance facilities, a significant increase in available stowage for parts and support equipment, and increased aviation fuel capacity.

The LHA 7 will use the same gas turbine propulsion plant, zonal electrical distribution and electric auxiliary systems designed and built for the USS Makin Island, replacing the maintenance intensive steam plants of earlier ships. This unique auxiliary propulsion system is designed for fuel efficiency.

The LHA 7 will provide a flexible, multi-mission platform with capabilities that span the range of military operations -- from forward deployed crisis response to forcible entry operations. The ship also will provide forward presence and power projection as an integral part of joint, interagency and multinational maritime expeditionary forces. The ship will operate for sustained periods in transit to and operations in an amphibious objective area to include: embarking, transporting, controlling, inserting, sustaining and extracting elements of a marine air-ground task force, and supporting forces by helicopters and tilt rotors supported by Joint Strike Fighters F-35B.

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HMS Ocean Sails Up The River Thames For An Olympic Exercise

Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics on May 4, 2012 in London, England. The exercise is aimed at testing military capabilities to ensure operational readiness before the start of the Olympic Games.

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oyal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

A sailor stands guard at the bow of the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

A sailor stands guard at the bow of the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Military personnel aboard the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

A sailor stands guard at the bow of the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

A helicopter hovers as military personnel walk across the deck aboard the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean maneuver helicopters as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Royal Navy pilots land a Sea King helicopter on the flight deck of the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

A Lynx helicopter hovers as military personnel work on the deck aboard the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean maneuver helicopters as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Military personnel aboard the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean maneuver helicopters as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Military personnel aboard the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean maneuver helicopters as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Military personnel aboard the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean maintain a helicopter as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Military personnel aboard the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean refuel a helicopter as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

Military personnel aboard the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean maintain a helicopter as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England

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A Lynx helicopter on the flight deck of the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as she makes her way up the River Thames as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

A Lynx helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as it is moored on the River Thames at Greenwich as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

A Lynx helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as it is moored on the River Thames at Greenwich as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

A Lynx helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean as it is moored on the River Thames at Greenwich as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

The Royal Navy Helicopter Carrier HMS Ocean moored on the River Thames at Greenwich as part of security rehearsals ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, on May 4, 2012 in London, England.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 2, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), while the Brazilian navy frigate BNS Independencia (F 44) sails alongside. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 2, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the bow of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class A.J. Jones/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 3, 2012) Aviation Ordnancemen Airman Ryan Stubel and Timothy Jones moves ordnance in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Douglas Revell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (April 30, 2012) Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Jeffrey Willhoite, assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, inspects the engine tail pipe of an EA-6B Prowler in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)

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I'm very happy with this name. Very traditional. I'd like to see the name USS Fallujah on the next LHA.

Secretary of the Navy Announces LHA 7 Will Be Named USS Tripoli

Agreed. Good name. And Fallujah and/or Anbar and/or Kuwait City would be appropriate names for Marine carriers.

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Agreed. Good name. And Fallujah and/or Anbar and/or Kuwait City would be appropriate names for Marine carriers.

The old Tripoli is still afloat and docked in San Francisco.
It is used as a missile launch platform for the Army.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 4, 2012) A C-2 Greyhound assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8, is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 4, 2012) Naval Air Crewmen Ken Carbone observes flight deck operations on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 4, 2012) The Brazilian navy frigate BNS Independencia (F 44) is alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 29, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 lands aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathanael Miller/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 3, 2012) A Sailor runs out of the catapult area after an inspection of the launch bar of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class A.J. Jones/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2012) Airman Leah Vasquez braces against rain while manning a tow tractor to reposition aircraft on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2012) Sailors assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 unload equipment after performing maintenance on a C-2A Greyhound in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2012) Quartermaster 3rd Class Matthew Rivera teaches Quartermaster Seaman Lisa Barker, how to find a fix on a chart on the bridge aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicolas C. Lopez/Released)